Chincha Islands War (20 avr. 1864 – 6 oct. 1866)
Description:
Series of coastal and naval battles between Spain and its former colonies of Peru andChile. The conflict began with Spain's seizure of the guano-rich Chincha Islands in one of
a series of attempts by Spain, under Isabella II, to reassert its influence over its former
South American colonies. Represented a belated attempt by Spain to reassert control over
its former colonies.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
20 avr. 1864
6 oct. 1866
~ 2 years and 5 months